The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-21
BAY STATE DEMOCRATS.
a FULL TICKET PUT UP WITH A
STRONG PLATFORM.


Governor-John F. Murphy for Sec
retary of State-H. G. Thatcher for
Treasurer. W. Corcoran for Attor-
ney General, and w. F. Cook for Au-
ditor.
WORCESTER, MASS, Sept. 20.--The day
opened bright and pleasant, and at an early
hour politicians were astr and the MaSsa-
chusetts Democrats invaded the hotel seorri-
doris. Every train was loaded with dele
gates, who repaired, upon their arrival, to
the Bay State House, where an informal
gathering occurred in the corridors All
wore ribbons bearing the name and picture
of their favorite, and it was noticeable that
the Lowering colors predominated.
The Russell men held meeting in hall
opposite and selected tellers.
The postmasters of Worcester county
held a convention in Natural History Hall.
1t was surmised that they would take some
action on the Smelling Committe'sn re-
port, but it was ascertained that they only
met to select delegates to the National Post
masters Convention.
The Committee on Resolutions met this
morning and revised the platform.
The talk was unanimous in favor of drop
ping the Smelling Committees report.
CALLED TO ORDER
At II 40 o'clock Chairman p A. Collins,
of the State Central Committee, with Secre-
tary Alger, ascended to the platform in
Mechanics Hall, and the convention was
called to order by Mr. Collins.
Secretary Alger read the call, after which
temporary organization was effected,
with p A. Collins as Chairman, and Al
pheus B. Alger as Secretary.
The committees were then appointed
The Committee on Permanent Organiza-
| ton reported as follows;
Chairman-Jonas II. French, of Glouces-
| ter
Secretaries-A B. Alger and P. j. Dono-
van, of Boston, and z. j. Kennedy, of
Holyoke
mittee TO escort Mr.. French to the platform.
He was received with great applause, and
addressed the convention.
LOWERING NOMINATED.
At the conclusion of Mr. French's re-
marks the report of the Committee on Gre
| dentials was received. Senator Rhodes
then nominated H. B. Lowering for Cover
nor and +. 4. Alvord nominated William
E. Russell. An informal ballot was
then ordered. 1t resulted as follows:
Whole number of votes 1,001;
| necessary IOT Il CHOICE OUl Lowering OoS.
| Russell 1863. The ballot was declared for
NAL and Mr. Lowering was announced as
| the nominee unanimously. The convention
| then adjourned to 2:l5 o'clock.
| The convention reaSsembled at 2:40 O'Clock
and proceeded to elect four delegates at
| large to the National Democratic conven-
| ton.
| The committee on the balance of the
| ticket reported as follows:
| For Lieutenant Goyernor--Walter E. Cut
| ting, of Pittsfield.
For Secretary of State-John F. Murphy,
| of Lowell
For Treasurer-Henry c. Thatcher, of
| Yarmouth
For Attorney General-John w. Corco-
ran, of Clinton.
For Auditor-William F. Cook, of
Springfield.
The report was received and the above
ticket unanimously nominated. After a
| short debate resolutions were unanimously
adopted as follows:
/. The Democrats of Massachusetts, in Con
| eention assembled, congratulate their fellow
countTymen that under the administration of
Democratic President peace, concord and fra
throughout the land; that the rights
of every citizen under National laws
are sacredly maintained without regard to
race, creed or color; that an economical,
| honest and wise financial policy has advanced
| the credit of the country at home and abroad,
| and Notwithstanding the accumulation in the
national Treasury of a vast surplus revenue has
thus far warded off a financial crisis: that mil
| lions Of acres of public lands recklessly
| granted to corporate monopOlies have been
restored to the people, that the constitution and
| Union have again become tine pride of every
American, and are recognized as sources of in
dividual liberty and national progress, prosper
ity and honor, and, finally, that We are blessed
in having national President who
knows
East. no West, =" but discharges
the duties of his exalted station in strict con
formity to the constitution aud laws and with
unswerying fidelity to his convictions of what
is right and for the best interests Of the whole
people.
,. AS Democrats we return our thanks TO the
President for his adherence TO the promises and
pledges made on his behalf before the election.
Tor mis- fidelity to the principles enunciated by
the convention that placed him in nomination
and for demonstrating the wisdom of those
principles when applied TO practical admins.
tration Of the government. AS citizens we
give him our thanks for an
honest and economical administration,
national IN spirit, STRONG and vigorous
in action In fine, "A adm niStration which has
enhanced the honor and dignity Of the nation,
renewed our faith in the caplcity Of free peo-
pie for seltgOverlmeuJ, and al led new lustre
TO the name of American citizens. AS Demo
Gratis and citizens we pl-dse to him and his ad-
mnistration our unqualified support
3 II being an unquesti0net pgiaciule that the
business OF the government should De conducted
with the same care as personal business mat
ters, therefore
We believe that no business can be
successfully carried Oh unless those
engaged in its prosecution act in
harmony We believe that no business
man would employ or retain in his employ any
person who was known to bc in the interest of n
rival who depreciuted his business capacity,
undermined his credit or disclosed his secrets.
We believe no administration Of the
government can be successful unless those
who are intriMed with the execution OF
its affairs are interes Ell IN its success. approve
believe all the important offices in The civil ser
vice should bc filed by competent persons in
political sympathy with the admins
iration thot all otccr Offices not
representative IN character snojl1 be
filed by persons selected for Their st lCsi, ca
IA lty and mlegrity, aul that di p 'lHug ot tae
uatrOulg. slOu'd neither he n tax up11 the
/ me of Our puilic men nor an instrument of
their ambition We bf lieye that no officer
n mld be retained la the public service
VINO has shown himself an offensive PARTISAN,
and ve think tie sense OF prOpriety 10 the ad-
inuistIatlOn Of which they are part requires
Federal ufllce-holder, representing the admins
tration in this ftlte to discharge from the pub
lie service any OF their suhordinates against
whom charges Of offensive partisanship can be
suDktdntiated.
4. We believe that the power Of Congress 10
tax people Is limited by tue constitution 10 the
requirements ~ the government and that any
system ~ ta gadOn which produces revenue be-
yond that Is anwisa and dangerous 10 throws
unnecessary burdens tbs peOpie and enhances
The cost Of ilfilg. II encourages needless and
cNtravnRant Appropriation ~ Congress ana